This podcast includes an authentic Sanskrit recitation and the reading of a genuine translation in English by Gita Press, Gorakhpur, India. This is not a western translation of the Valmiki Ramayana, nor a re-telling in any form. It is translated by Hindus from within the tradition, and it is thereby recommended as the most authentic recitation and English reading available. The Ramayana recitation by Sriram-ghanapaathi HariSitaramamurti-ghanapathi is taken from archive.org. The reading is from the English version of Srimad Valmiki Ramayan translation by Gita Press, Gorakhpur, India.
Bharata renders back the kingdom of Ayodhya to Sri Rama, who drives in a procession to the city; his consecration on the throne of Ayodhya; His farewell to the monkeys and the glory of the epic.Recitation: 00:00 - 21:15Translation: 21:18 - 52:58
Arrangements for the reception of Sri Rama in Ayodhya; the departure of Bharata with all others for Nandigrama to receive Sri Rama; Sri Rama's meeting with Bharata and others, and his sending back the aerial car, Pushpaka, to Kubera, the ruler of Yakshas (a class of demigods), to whom it originally belonged.Recitation: 00:00 - 10:35Translation: 10:36 - 27:18
Hanuman recounts to Bharata broad details relating to the sojourn of Sri Rama, Sita and Lakshmana in the forest.Recitation: 00:00 - 09:12Translation: 09:14 - 22:20
Preceding Sri Rama to Shringaverapura and Nandigraama, Hanuman apprises Guha and Bharata of Sri Rama's impending return soon and Bharata offers him a number of valuable gifts in recompense for the delightful news.Recitation: 00:00 - 07:42Translation: 07:45 - 19:02
Landing the aerial car at the hermitage of Sage Bharadwaaja, Sri Rama sees the great Rshi and receives boons from him.Recitation: 00:00 - 04:08Translation: 04:10 - 10:37
In the course of their flight to Ayodhya, Sri Rama shows to Sita the places over which they were flying.Recitation: 00:00 - 09:33Translation: 09:36 - 23:06
In obedience to the command of Sri Rama, Vibhishana heaps special honours on the monkeys and taking Sugriva, Vibhishana and other monkeys with them, Sri Rama, Sita and Lakshmana start on their aerial journey by Pushpaka.Recitation: 00:00 - 04:48Translation: 04:50 - 11:22
Sri Rama prepares to leave for Ayodhya and at his instance Vibhishana orders the presence of the aerial car, Pushpaka, to take him to Ayodhya.Recitation: 00:00 - 05:12Translation: 05:14 - 12:43
At the instance of Sri Rama, Indra brings back to life all the monkeys who had lost their life in combat, the gods disperse and the simian army enjoy their well-earned rest.Recitation: 00:00 - 04:18Translation: 04:20 - 10:20
As enjoined by Lord Shiva, Sri Rama and Lakshmana pay their respects to the soul of Emperor Dasharatha, who appears in an ethereal form, a replica of his extinct personality, and ascends once more to heaven after giving necessary instructions to his two former sons and daughter-in-law.Recitation: 00:00 - 06:40Translation: 06:41 - 16:32
The god of fire emerges in person from the burning pyre with Sita and, restoring her to Sri Rama, testifies to her purity and the latter joyfully accepts her.recitation: 00:00 - 03:58Translation: 04:00 - 09:40
Gods seek the presence of Sri Rama, and Brahma (the creator) proclaims his divinity and extols him.Recitation: 00:00 - 05:40Translation: 05:42 - 15:12
With a taunting reply, Sita undergoes a fire-ordeal in order to prove her conjugal fidelity.recitation: 00:00 - 06:10Translation: 06:13 - 15:02
Regarding with suspicion the character of Sita, Sri Rama repudiates her and asks her to seek shelter elsewhere.Recitation: 00:00 - 04:26Translation: 04:30 - 10:20
At the command of Sri Rama, Vibhishana escorts Sita to the former's presence and she feasts her eyes on the moon-like countenance of her darling.Recitation: 00:00 - 06:15Translation: 06:18 - 14:07
Hanuman delivers Sri Rama's message to Sita and brings back her message to him.Recitation: 00:00 - 08:52Translation: 08:55 - 21:42
Installation of Vibhishana on the throne of Lanka; Sri Rama sends his message to Sita through Hanuman.Recitation: 00:00 - 04:28Translation: 04:30 - 10:25
Mandodari's lament and the funeral of Ravana.Recitation: 00:00 - 20:30Translation: 20:31 - 46:46
The lament of Ravana's consorts.Recitation: 00:00 - 04:37Translation: 04:40 - 10:31
Vibhishana bursts into a lament and Sri Rama comforts him and asks him to perform the obsequies in relation to his deceased eldest brother.Recitation: 00:00 - 04:57Translation: 05:01 - 12:09
Ravana's death at Sri Rama's hands.Recitation: 00:00 - 05:52Translation: 05:55 - 14:59
Fierce encounter of Sri Rama with Ravana.Recitation: 00:00 - 10:58Translation: 11:00 - 24:47
Catching sight of Ravana's chariot, Sri Rama asks Maatali to be on his guard. A description of portents prognosticating the fall of Ravana and the good omens predicting the victory of Sri Rama.Recitation: 00:00 - 05:59Translation: 06:02 - 13:06
Sage Agastya advises Sri Rama to recite the "Aditya-Hrdaya", a collection of verses in praise of the sun-god, with a view to gaining victory.Recitation: 00:00 - 05:10Translation: 05:12 - 13:25
Ravana reproaches the charioteer and the latter, after satisfying his master with his reply, drives his chariot back to the battlefield.Recitation: 00:00 - 04:35Translation: 04:37 - 10:57
Sri Rama upbraids Ravana, who, when wounded by the former is removed from the battlefield by his charioteer.Recitation: 00:00 - 05:18Translation: 05:22 - 12:08
Seated in a chariot sent by Indra (the ruler of gods), Sri Rama renews his combat with Ravana.Recitation: 00: 00 - 11:42Translation: 11: 47 - 28:18
Sri Rama laments over the precarious condition of Lakshmana. The latter regains consciousness under the treatment of the monkey Sushena with the help of a herb brought at his instance all the way from the Himalaya mountain by Hanuman.Recitation: 00:00 - 09:12Translation: 09:15 - 21:42
Encounter of Sri Rama with Ravana; Lakshmana swoons under a blow of Ravana's javelin and Ravana flees away from the battlefield.Recitation: 00:00 - 10:20Translation: 10:22 - 23:50
Sri Rama's encounter with Ravana.Recitation: 00:00 - 08:33Translation: 08:35 - 20:03
Fall of Mahapaarshwa at the hands of Angada.recitation: 00:00 - 04:29Translation: 04:32 - 09:39
The fearful encounter of Mahodara with Sugriva and his fall the latter's hands.Recitation: 00:00 - 06:23Translation: 06:27 - 14:42
Destruction of the army of ogres at the hands of Sugriva and the fall of Virupaksha.Recitation: 00:00 - 06:06Translation: 06:07 - 13:27
Ravana calls together his generals and, marching with them to the field of battle, exhibits his valour against the enemy.Recitation: 00:00 - 09:15Translation: 09:20 - 20:15
Lament of the ogresses.Recitation: 00:00 - 06:54Translation: 06:58 - 16:38
Destruction of ogre-troops at the hands of Sri Rama.Recitation: 00:00 - 06:45Translation: 06:50 - 15:58
Stricken with grief at the death of Indrajit, Ravana proceeds to kill Sita, who, he feels was the root of all trouble, but desists from this dastardly act at the intercession of Supaarshwa.Recitation: 00:00 - 11:28Translation: 11:31 - 26:54
Lakshmana, Vibhishana and others approach Sri Rama with the news of Indrajit's fall. Delighted with the news, Sri Rama embraces Lakshmana and applauds him and gets Lakshmana and others treated by Sushena.Recitation: 00:00 - 04:53Translation: 04:57 - 12:30
A fierce combat between Indrajit and Lakshmana and Indrajit's fall.Recitation: 00:00 - 15:20Translation: 15:23 - 36:00
Vibhishana takes the offensive against the ogres and encourages the commanders of monkey-troops to carry on the struggle. Lakshmana kills the charioteer of Indrajit and the monkeys make short work of his horses.Recitation: 00:00 - 08:52Translation: 08:53 - 20:03
Exchange of hot words between Lakshmana and Indrajit, followed by a fierce fight.Recitation: 00:00 - 12:38Translation: 12:40 - 29:03
Exchange of hot words between Indrajit and Vibhishana.Recitation: 00:00 - 05:12Translation: 05:14 - 12:22
In the course of an encounter of the monkeys with the ogres, Hanuman plays havoc among the hostile army and challenges Indrajit to a duel and Lakshmana catches sight of the ogre.Recitation: 00:00 - 05:50Translation: 05:53 - 13:37
Importuned by Vibhishana, Sri Rama commands Lakshmana to march against Indrajit to make short work of him, and Lakshmana arrives with an army near the sanctuary of Nikumbhila.Recitation: 00:00 - 06:05Translation: 06:07 - 15:06
Telling Sri Rama the secret of the conjuring trick practised by Indrajit, Vibhishana assures him of Sita being still alive and urges him to send Lakshmana with an army to the sanctuary of Nikumbhila.Recitation: 00:00 - 04:05Translation: 04:10 - 10:33
Sri Rama faints away on being told that Sita has been done to death. After consoling him, Lakshmana prepares for action.Recitation: 00:00 - 07:22Translation: 07:25 - 19:40
Led by Hanuman, the monkeys meet the ogres in an encounter; Hanuman returns to the presence of Sri Rama and Indrajit pours oblations into the sacred fire at the sanctuary of Nikumbhila.Recitation : 00:00 - 04:48Translation: 04:52 - 11:05
Indrajit kills an illusory living image of Sita.Recitation: 00:00 - 06:02Translation: 06:06 - 14:10
Indrajit puts up a formidable fight under orders of Ravana and Sri Rama and Lakshmana discuss the ways and means of putting an end to him.Recitation: 00:00 - 07:10Translation: 07:11 - 17:59
Death of Makaraaksha at the hands of Sri Rama.Recitation: 00:00 - 07:05Translation: 07:08 - 16:32
Makaraaksha sets out for an encounter under orders of Ravana.Recitation: 00:00 - 03:48Translation: 03:50 - 08:40
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